# Pi5 case for Pimoroni NVME base and active cooler **URL:** \ **Category:** Raspberry Pi\ **Created:** [February 20, 2024, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi5-case-for-pimoroni-nvme-base-and-active-cooler/24224 "2024-02-20T12:38:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sybillance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71e660/32.png) [@Sybillance](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Sybillance)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2024, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi5-case-for-pimoroni-nvme-base-and-active-cooler/24224/1 "2024-02-20T12:38:58Z")
Hi (first post) - I have a recently purchased, from pimoroni, a Pi5 with NVME base and active cooler and I’m looking for an appropriately sized case on the shop, but none is apparent. Are any in plan? Or should I look elsewhere? ---
**Author:** ![exoticatom](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/exoticatom/32/10628_2.png) [@exoticatom](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/exoticatom)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2024, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi5-case-for-pimoroni-nvme-base-and-active-cooler/24224/2 "2024-02-25T07:54:11Z")
+1 searching for the same , it seems no official solution. Found this in posts : [https://www.printables.com/model/644063-raspberry-pi-5-case-designed-for-active-cooler-and](https://www.printables.com/model/644063-raspberry-pi-5-case-designed-for-active-cooler-and) Or [https://www.printables.com/model/749737-raspberry-pi-5-pimoroni-nvme-base-case](https://www.printables.com/model/749737-raspberry-pi-5-pimoroni-nvme-base-case) ---
**Author:** ![Sybillance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71e660/32.png) [@Sybillance](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Sybillance)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2024, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi5-case-for-pimoroni-nvme-base-and-active-cooler/24224/3 "2024-02-25T08:55:26Z")
Unfortunately I don’t own 3D printer. I’ll contact pimoroni sales to see if they have an answer. To be honest it’s rather disappointing that pimoroni can make/sell the nvme base but have no case solution. Almost as if they have no strategic planning 😉 ---
**Author:** ![alphanumeric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/alphanumeric/32/2729_2.png) [@alphanumeric](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/alphanumeric)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2024, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi5-case-for-pimoroni-nvme-base-and-active-cooler/24224/4 "2024-02-25T10:59:24Z")
There was mention of a new case being worked on in another thread, a while back. There was no mention on a time frame for when that might happen though. I was lucky in that I had an assortment of Pibow expansion layers and some unused cases. I bodged together what I hope they build with the bits and pieces I had on hand. Maybe if they see this it will give them a nudge. ;) [My Pi 5 NVMe build - Discussion - Pimoroni Buccaneers](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/my-pi-5-nvme-build/23914) ![Front_view.PNG](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/pimoroni/original/2X/0/0c8a86648f300e1cc8fa6bc1fc29ee25f57cfd73.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Sybillance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71e660/32.png) [@Sybillance](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Sybillance)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2024, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi5-case-for-pimoroni-nvme-base-and-active-cooler/24224/5 "2024-02-26T14:02:04Z")
Here is a summary of an email I received from Pi Roon regarding the availability of an appropriate case: _Pimoroni are looking into case options to accommodate the NVMe base although Chinese New Year has slowed down prototypes a bit. The should also have some longer PCIe cables available to make using the NVMe base with existing cases easier_ ---
**Author:** ![Sybillance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/71e660/32.png) [@Sybillance](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Sybillance)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2024, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi5-case-for-pimoroni-nvme-base-and-active-cooler/24224/6 "2024-03-01T11:47:14Z")
Just noticed that my spellchecker changed Pimoroni to “Pi Roon"! The response was from Pimoroni. ---
**Author:** ![Adamest\_Adam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/958977/32.png) [@Adamest\_Adam](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Adamest_Adam)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2024, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi5-case-for-pimoroni-nvme-base-and-active-cooler/24224/7 "2024-05-01T17:48:53Z")
I use the NVMe base and official pi5 case, but have the base as a hat, still plenty of room for the active cooler to work, mine is on 24/7 as a mini plex server. I did a thread in Jan with pics: > [@Pimoroni NVMe base with official Pi5 case](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pimoroni-nvme-base-with-official-pi5-case/23824): > > I know some people may want to use the NVMe base as a base, but when I got mine there were no cases that supported it, and I didn’t like the m.2 drive being wedged between 2 PCBs. I then decided to run the NVMe base as a hat and it fits the official Pi5 case if you use 20mm standoffs (ideally 22mm). ---
**Author:** ![MZip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f475e1/32.png) [@MZip](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/MZip)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2024, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi5-case-for-pimoroni-nvme-base-and-active-cooler/24224/8 "2024-05-09T13:53:23Z")
I saw you don’t have a 3D printer but for those who do, I worked up a case for mine. [https://makerworld.com/en/models/437019](https://makerworld.com/en/models/437019) ![IMG_9384](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/pimoroni/original/2X/b/b39d48de2fc4ac20bac63ee995534925dbe43026.jpeg) As a new user I can only post a single image. This one may be more important since it shows the 40mm fan pocket. You don’t see the NVMe drive but it’s there. Riding below the Pi it raises it up and needs a case that accommodates it. I used a BambuLab printer that supports automatic filament changes is how I did the logo and text on the lid but it can be printed in a single color. The active cooler is nice but doesn’t really reach down to cool the NVMe drive so I added the 40mm fan cubby to get cross ventilation over the drive. The .stl files are at the link. ---
**Author:** ![MZip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f475e1/32.png) [@MZip](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/MZip)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi5-case-for-pimoroni-nvme-base-and-active-cooler/24224/9 "2024-05-09T13:57:01Z")
Apologies for posting a 2nd message to circumvent the 1 image rule, but here’s another box image. ![IMG_9380](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/pimoroni/original/2X/8/8486d6aa5a808aad69849fbb6916f5e8b92de54f.jpeg) If anyone wants this without the color changes, I’ll be posting a special .stl file that has no logo or text on the lid. It’ll be later today though. ---
**Author:** ![pabb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b2d939/32.png) [@pabb](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/pabb)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2024, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi5-case-for-pimoroni-nvme-base-and-active-cooler/24224/10 "2024-07-18T11:40:08Z")
Ordered the following and it fits for the PI5, official active cooler and the Pimoroni nvme base (bottom mounted) with a Samsung 970 EVO Plus nvme ssd. ![20240718_135829](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/pimoroni/original/2X/3/3c27fcd23211af094df7934d080054ba089f6058.jpeg) The Geekworm P580 Case (make sure you have the P580 version!) > **[Geekworm Coque P580 | Support Raspberry Pi 5 & X1002 PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD...](https://www.amazon.com.be/dp/B0CTDPVNR6?ref_=pe_43847721_714291821_302_E_DDE_dt_1)** > > Geekworm Coque P580 | Support Raspberry Pi 5 & X1002 PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD Shield & Active Cooler : Amazon.com.be: High-tech GeeekPi Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe to M2 NVME Card Installation Tool 64pcs/lot M2.5 Series Hex Brass Spacer + Screw Set Accessories Kit for Raspberry Pi 5: > **[GeeekPi Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe à M2 NVME Outil d'installation de carte 64...](https://www.amazon.com.be/dp/B0D7C33HC4/ref=pe_43847721_689504491_TE_item)** > > GeeekPi Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe à M2 NVME Outil d'installation de carte 64 pièces/lot M2.5 Série Hex Laiton Entretoise + Vis Set Accessoires Kit pour Raspberry Pi 5 : Amazon.com.be: High-tech ---
**Author:** ![yokonav](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/87869e/32.png) [@yokonav](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/yokonav)\ **Post date:** [February 2, 2025, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi5-case-for-pimoroni-nvme-base-and-active-cooler/24224/11 "2025-02-02T07:05:24Z")
@pabb, it seems you replaced the standoffs that comes with the NVME base. What’s the size of the standoffs you used? Did you remove the Rubber feet as well? ---
**Author:** ![KiwiFruit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e56c9b/32.png) [@KiwiFruit](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/KiwiFruit)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2025, 4:53pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/pi5-case-for-pimoroni-nvme-base-and-active-cooler/24224/12 "2025-03-24T16:53:40Z")
I just followed pabb’s advice and was able to use the P580-V2 case (well actually I ordered the V2 but the sticker on the box said V3). The Geekworm wiki page ([P580 - Geekworm Wiki](http://wiki.geekworm.com/P580)) for the P580 has details of the standoffs in the FAQ section (you have to click “Expand” on this section: “_Q: Does the P580 case support the pimoroni base nvme shield and 3rd party pcie bottom hats?_”). The standoffs I ordered were “M2.5x4mm+5mm Male-Female Brass”. The female part is 4mm deep and the male part is 5mm long. Hope this helps you and/or others who come across this thread.